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Study Architecture in the United Kingdom

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. Master

    K132 Architectural Engineering, 5 years MEng

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Urban Research

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Year 0 - Extended Degree Architecture and the Visual Arts (BSc / BA (Hons))

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Sustainable Urbanism, MA

    University of Wales 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology - BSc/BSc (Hons) - Full-Time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Architecture and Interiors

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    Architecture, PgDipFullTime - 2 years PartTime - 3 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    H2KC Structural Engineering with Architectural Design, 5 years MEng

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Architectural Studies FdSc (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Architectural Design Technology - HND (Undergraduate)

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architectural Technology and the Environment

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Research in Architecture, Construction and Surveying: Research students are located together with the research community to encourage peer support and are fully included in research seminars, debates and other activities.

    Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BA Honours Architecture

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture (FT) PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Urban Regeneration - MSc/PgDip/PgCert

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Urban Sustainability and Resilience MRes (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Architecture - BArch/MA

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

    Urban and Regional Studies MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Certificate

    Urban Water Engineering and Management - Certificate/Diploma/MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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Study Architecture in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 113 universities and colleges offer 721 Architecture programmes: 156 Bachelor, 268 Master and 25 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Westminster and University College London.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 721 Architecture programmes at 113 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Sheffield.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Westminster, University College London, Oxford Brookes University and University of Sheffield.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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